Monday, March 29, 2004

New Cable TV Channels

The cable company is phasing in 8 new channels for April 1: Discovery Kids,
TV Land, Fox Movie Channel, Fit TV, the Food channel, ESPN 2, MTV and Boomerang.
But the monthly cost is going up from EC $80 to EC $80 (US $33.50).......Permanent
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Sunday, March 28, 2004

Bankie Banx' Moonsplash Music Festival 2004 kicks off at 7:00pm this
Thursday evening, April 1, with the traditional pre-concert Moonsplash
Cocktail Party. Bankie welcomes Anguilla's Callaloo Club as a major
sponsor of Moonsplash 2004 and host for this year's cocktail party. The
event will be held at the gorgeous facilities of Callaloo Club Peninsula,
home of the Anguilla International Yacht Club, located on the promontory
between Blowing Point and Rendezvous Bay.

A delightful evening of culinary
and musical pleasures, the cocktail party is a chance to meet the stars of
Moonsplash up-close and personal. Party fare will include light hors d'
oeuvres and refreshments, and live entertainment with Anguilla's Supreme
Band. Tickets are $40US per person and are available at the Anguilla Tourist
Board, Anguilla Drug Store and most major hotels in Anguilla. Further
information can be obtained by calling 497-2759, 497-2388 or 497-2911.
Email enquiries may be sent to concierge@dunepreserve.com.
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Saturday, March 27, 2004

Courtney Devonish Showing

New sculptures in wood and clay tiles.
An exhibition of touch forms, including works from the old Anguilla Mahogany Tree.
At Restaurant Frangipani, Meads Bay. Continues until April 17. 497-2949.......Permanent
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Thursday, March 25, 2004

US Airways is having a sale on flights into SXM (St Maarten, which is easy ferry
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Car Wash and Luncheon Mar 27

The Scotia Bank Sports and Social Club is hosting a Car Wash and Luncheon on Saturday, March 27th ( this weekend!) in the Fairplay Mall parking lot ( next to Scotia Bank) to raise funds for the club's activities.
9:30am until.....
Car Wash EC$20.00
Lunch EC$12.00
Come out have some yummy (homemade) food, get your car cleaned and support a good cause.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2004

New Ferry from Philipsburg to Anguilla!

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
the "Rapid Explorer Sea Shuttle I" will offer new ferry options between Anguilla and Sint Maarten
for $49 US roundtrip:

Monday, March 22, 2004

Bellavista in South Hill has 9 bedrooms (3 + 3 +3), plus pool and is located
on the waterfront.
There web site is www.sidina.com - previous
web site for this property is now defunct and had incorrect information. So check it out again!
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Animals Looking for Immediate Homes!

Jackie Cestero of AARF reports that
Roy and Margaret Tabor are moving back to the UK and will need to rehome their animals before March 24, 2004. All animals are spayed/neutered and are seeking new and loving homes. If you are interested in any of their lovely pets please contact them at 497-6685.
Trixie is an approximately 4-5 year old spayed female dog. She is blind in left eye. She is very gentle and stays in the yard.
Tiger - 5 year old spayed female cat and
Mischief - 2 year old neutered male
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Saturday, March 20, 2004

Pumphouse Music Changes

The Pumphouse, Sandy Ground's Roadhouse, has made some changes to their weekly music menu and they are now keeping the kitchen open late on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights to satisfy those late night munchies! Drop by for great food and a rockin' good time.

Donna Anderson writes:
Just a note to let you know we had a fantastic time in Anguilla last week. We stayed at Frangipani and would definitely recommend it to others. We ate amazing food and soaked up sun on the most amazing beaches.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Tuesday, March 16, 2004

Update on the Night Ferry Service

The AHTA writes: "According to information received from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure today, the Night Ferry Service, which was reinstated on a two month trial basis in January and expected to terminate on March 12th 2004 will continue until further decision from the Office of the Sous Préfet in St. Martin."
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Monday, March 15, 2004

A New Newspaper

I bought Issue #2 of the Anguilla Star paper today at IGA. Feature story
was Ashley's Annual Road Race with lots of color pictures of the children.
Other headlines: French Ferry Terminal being upgraded (in Marigot),
Paintings on the Children's Ward of the Princess Alexandria Hospital,
ACE Opens, Access Road near completion, etc.
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Cheap fares to the Caribbean, including Anguilla.
For example, Austin to Anguilla, $703. Or Austin to St Maarten for $524 and take the ferry.
Or Austin to St Thomas for $433 and fly LIAT to Anguilla!
Ticket by March 24, valid for travel April 1 through June 15, 2004.
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Note: This schedule does not show the boat races, which are usually every day starting
Sunday. And J'ouvert morning seems to have been eliminated; as well as Last Lap.
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Sunday, March 14, 2004

The 2004 Anguilla Business Survey has been extended to March 31 to be sure every member of the business community can share their views about doing business in Anguilla - owners or managers of businesses, stores, restaurants, taxis, hotels/villas - and providers of independent contract or other professional services. The Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry will focus on the concerns and needs of everyone shaping our economy every day. To include YOUR opinions right now, simply click this link to the survey page. OR... If you prefer to arrange for an appointment to be interviewed before March 31, please e-mail your request along with your name and phone number to: acoci@anguillanet.com
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May 7-9, 2004. - three days of yacht and local boat racing and will be centered in the beautiful sheltered harbor of Road Bay. A number of the races are run close to shore so there is ample opportunity for visitors to enjoy the spectacle.
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Friday, March 12, 2004

"Your sunset article in the news prompted this e-mail ...
I have been looking at sunsets, trying to see the green flash for over
25 years... and, on Feb. 18 -- I finally saw it... Me, my wife, and a
couple from home who were our guests for a week in Anguilla, we all saw
it.
I had introduced them to flash looking their first night there.

"We were staying at the Island View Point Villa in Cul de Sac and
diid our flash watches from the gallery there looking down past the
new resort going up at the end of the Cul de Sac... Was very pleased
my group saw if for 2 reasons - 1. that they saw it on almost first
time watching and 2. that I was not seeing things myself..."

Items for auction include artwork,
villa rentals, hotel stays
spa services, fine dining,
wines and more. Everyone welcome.
Proceeds to benefit the maintenance
and upkeep of the renovated
Wallblake House
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Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Bartender Mix-Off

The AHTA says:

We are in the process of finalizing the members of the 2004 National Culinary Team who will compete at this year's Taste of the Caribbean which will be held in Puerto Rico from June 11-13, 2004.

Local bartenders will be competing for top spot on the team this week in a Bartender Mix-Off to be held at Ripples Restaurant, Wednesday, March 10th at 3:00pm. Three judges will be on hand to judge each participant based on entries in 3 different categories: Rum based cocktail, Vodka based cocktail and Non-Alcoholic drink. The final selection will be made based on a special "mystery basket" event.
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Monday, March 08, 2004

Panoramic views and jacuzzi tub. Click link for pictures and more details.
Email: smyrtle@hotmail.com - one correction from the web site - correct number to reach the owner is 264-772-6202.
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Sunday, March 07, 2004

New Chefs at Cuisinart?

Dr. Paul Carey of NY writes:
You probably know this but Daniel Orr and Christopher Heath have been brought in to revitalize the kitchen and culinary amenities at Cuisinart. They arrived March 7.
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The latest
variety of email virus is very tricky. It pretends to be an email from
someone you know, such as News.ai, and asks you to run
an anti-virus program that is attached.
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Murals for Children's Ward

The Pediatric Ward at the Princess Alexandra Hospital is now alive with underwater scenes of sea creatures
and cartoon characters. The artists, Peg Gregory, Michele Lavalette, Michelle Owen-Vasilis gave freely of their talents to create this masterpiece. The project was arranged by the Soroptimist Club complementing their other donations to this ward including a TV, VCR and videos.
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But looks can be deceiving. At the press conference, yesterday Kenn Banks said that the new road, although completed is not officially open to the public. Evidently they have to wait for the Governor to sign a document that the Attorney General is preparing!! It should be signed next week.
(Thanks to Brenda Carty for report from the press conference).
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Halcyon Cottage features a one bedroom studio apartment just steps away from a tiny secluded beach on the coast at Little Harbour. Great sunning, swimming and snorkeling. Dramatic views of St. Martin. ......Permanent
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Although the new Ace hardware by the Sandy Ground roundabout
hasn't had their grand opening yet, the tools and supplies and
paint are flying off the shelves as fast as the staff can stock those
shelves!

Ace is a world-wide chain that aims to cater to the “do-it-yourself” homeowners and contractors with a modern, friendly service and an extensive product line. Ace in Anguilla is locally owned and carries a similar theme and product line to other enterprises under the Ace brand. The following sections are featured: Hardware, Paint, Housewares, Lawn and Garden, Electrical, Plumbing, Tools, Powertools and Accessories. Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm; Saturdays 9am – 3pm. Tel. 498-1223; Fax 498-1224; Email: ace@anguillanet.com

Below is a picture of Alison Harrigan, manager, behind the counter at the new Ace.

Directions: starting from the airport parking lot, take the only exit and turn left,
then left again and past the airport entrance. Continue straight west through the roundabout,
then keep left at the next roundabout (Sandy Ground) and you will see Ace on the left
almost immediately.